Field/Base Communications Network Engineer

Description More About the Role: Leidos currently has an opening on the ‘Service Management, Integration and Transport’ (SMIT) Contract for a Field/Base Network Engineer position. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the SMIT mission. SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under SMIT, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network. This position requires someone with extensive Operations/Engineering Leadership experience, preferably someone with a previous Network/Transport technical background and working knowledge of a large DOD Enterprise Network Environment. Manage a large technical team virtually, interact directly with and manage the Customer relationship. Manage key resources supporting Incident Response, Change Management, Problem Management, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), project sustainment and other ITSM and DevSecOps initiatives. Candidates for this position are highly motivated and have working knowledge of network operations, fault diagnosis, repair, installation, configuration, cabling, passive infrastructure, troubleshooting, project execution as well as the ability to analyze and interpret numerous policies and procedures. This includes a solid understanding of network architectures and engineering solutions. The ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, fast-paced and mission-focused environment is a must. Work location: This position will be at a government site and will require the ability to: Lift and carry 50 lbs. for up to a 100 feet at a time; lift 25 lbs. vertically using ladders. Work in confined spaces such as raised floors or communications closets; work in noisy environments such as data centers and operations centers; stand or sit for 8 hours at a time. Utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets. Have normal color vision to identify different colors of wires and cables; have correctable vision to 20/20 or better; have depth perception to judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces; use and read digital test equipment such as OTDR. Drive personal or corporate vehicle to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot issues; valid state license required. What You'll Get to Do: Work as an Operations-focused Network Engineer on a team responsible for BAN/LAN/WAN Network Operations, troubleshooting, repair, installation, cabling, configuration, implementation, and integration of current and future NGEN-R network architectures as per approved processes and procedures. Provide COMSEC Local Element support to assigned locations, managing COMSEC hardware/software assets and key inventories, loading keys into Encryption devices, installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, removing or replacing faulty equipment, interacting with the Government KOAMs and following prescribed procedures. Document work activities and details per established tools and processes; maintain accurate site documentation. Initiate software upgrades and changes to the NGEN-R system and communications infrastructure as prescribed by Domain Architects, Design and Configuration Teams. Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and removal or replacement of faulty hardware using SOPs, TTPs, work instructions, vendor guidance, and other documented processes and procedures. Interface with the Network Operations Center (NOC) as required in support of incident troubleshooting and restoral. Support network configuration/asset management activities, manage configuration drift, and create or modify network documentation to reflect the as-is or to-be environment. Support Cybersecurity requirements and implementation of security controls (STIG compliance). Coordinate network upgrades and planned maintenance activities with NGEN-R Program and customer stakeholders. Perform monitoring of network systems and proactively identify potential issues before they impact users; recommend and/or apply corrective actions to mitigate network issues. Travel locally or overnight by car or air to assigned locations to conduct operations focused activities such as break/fix, COMSEC support, etc. You'll Bring These Qualifications: BA/BS and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or MS/MBA with 2+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. DoD Secret Security Clearance with ability to upgrade to and maintain a TS Security Clearance. Minimum of DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification prior to onboarding: CompTIA Security+ CE, CDN, ISC2 SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, or CYSA+. Possess Network Vendor Associate Level or higher Certification such as Cisco CCNA or Cisco CCNP. Ability to be scheduled to work or be called in during off hours and weekends to meet customer mission support requirements. Working knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, network/HW/SW security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements. 5+ years’ experience troubleshooting complex routing and switching issues. 5+ years’ experience configuring switches, routers, network appliances, WAN acceleration devices. Ability to travel 25% including possible OCONUS travel. Customer service experience. Nice to Have Qualifications: Top Secret Security Clearance. Master’s degree in IT Management, Engineering, or related field. MPLS experience. DevOps, CI/CD experience. Scripting experience such as Python. Automation experience such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef. SDN/SD WAN experience. Professional or Expert level vendor certifications. ITIL certifications. Pay Range: $41.00 - $48.00 hourly rate. Commitment to Non-Discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos